Technology companies are increasingly turning to low-emission energy sources to meet their growing electricity needs. In a significant move, Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently acquired a 960MW data center campus in Pennsylvania powered by the neighboring 2.5GW Susquehanna nuclear power station in a $650 million deal. This acquisition underscores a broader trend in the tech industry where companies are opting for nuclear and renewable energy sources to run their data center operations.
Following suit, Microsoft has also ventured into nuclear power by signing a deal with Helion Energy, a U.S. nuclear fusion company. Helion is expected to supply electricity to Microsoft after approximately five years, marking the first power purchase agreement for fusion energy. This partnership showcases a shift towards cutting-edge energy sources within the tech sector.
